{"product_id":"westland-john-innes-peat-free-no3-mature-plant-compost-28l","title":"Westland John Innes Peat Free No.3 Mature Plant Compost 28L","description":"\u003ch5\u003eWestland John Innes Peat Free No.3 Mature Plant Compost – 28L\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn Innes No.3 is the richest of the three John Innes grades, made for mature plants and shrubs that are past establishing and into being fed. Westland's peat-free version carries a four-month feed, and the 28 litre bag is the one enriched with Carbon Gold biochar — Westland describe that 28L bag as a carbon-neutral blend, which the 10L size is not.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe biochar is there for structure as much as nutrition: it opens the mix up, holds nutrients against washing through, and helps a loam-based compost manage water rather than turning to mud in a pot. That combination is what makes No.3 the grade for potting on a shrub that is going to stay put for a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e28 litre bag, enriched with Carbon Gold biochar — a carbon-neutral blend at this size.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeat-free, loam-based, to the John Innes No.3 formulation for mature plants.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour-month feed for hungry established plants and shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBiochar improves aeration and holds and releases nutrients rather than letting them leach.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAids water management, so a large pot neither dries out nor sits sodden.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePotting on mature shrubs, standards, roses and specimen plants.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHungry, long-term container plants that stay in the same pot for years.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanting out established shrubs into borders that need help.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a peat-free loam-based compost rather than a bark-and-fibre mix.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eToo rich for seed sowing and young seedlings — John Innes Seed Sowing or No.1 Young Plant Compost is the right grade there.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater the plant well in its old pot before you move it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEase it out, put a layer of No.3 in the bottom of the new pot and set the root ball in at the same depth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFill the gaps with compost, firm down with your thumbs and water thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanting out: dig a hole twice the depth and diameter of the root ball, backfill with No.3, firm and water.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStart feeding again after about four months, once the compost's own nutrients are spent.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReseal the bag and store it frost-free, away from weedkillers and chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e28 litre bag. Also sold in 10L.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeat-free John Innes No.3 formulation, loam based, with Carbon Gold biochar in the 28L size.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnriched with a four-month feed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWestland publish no NPK analysis or loam percentage for this compost, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse it in a well-ventilated place and avoid breathing dust from the dry compost.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWear gloves while handling it and wash your hands afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStore the bag away from weedkillers and other chemicals — compost absorbs residues and will carry them into your pots.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Westland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41372290252864,"sku":"wew1789537845823","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/4091\/9616\/files\/westland-john-innes-peat-free-no3-mature-plant-compost-28l_1.jpg?v=1789537850","url":"https:\/\/heritagefashionclad.shop\/products\/westland-john-innes-peat-free-no3-mature-plant-compost-28l","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}